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A slew of unannounced devices head to India for testing, Galaxy S5 2K variant among them
Indian import and export database Zauba has listed over ten unannounced handsets that have made their way into the country for testing. The list of devices includes the oft-rumored Galaxy S5 with a 2K screen (SM-G906S and SM-G906K). The SM-G906S model number is for SK Telecom’s version of the handset, and the SM-G906K is for […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung working on a multi-finger authentication system for its e-wallet service
Samsung may launch its own e-wallet service with a multi-finger authentication system in the not-too-distant future. A patent filed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office revealed a new system that allows for multiple layers of security while using the fingerprint scanner as a medium of authentication. Earlier this week, it was found that […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Verizon Galaxy S4 KitKat update could start rolling out on May 2nd
Verizon could soon stop dawdling and release the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4, Samsung's yesteryear flagship. A leaked document obtained by GSMArena indicates that the update will start rolling out on May 2nd. That's more than 2 months late compared to carriers like AT&T and Sprint, and is quite surprising considering Verizon […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung details ’10 Hidden Features’ on the Galaxy S5
Bought a Galaxy S5 recently and wondering what your newest smartphone is capable of? While you might have come across most of the major functionality included on the device, given the feature-packed software Samsung puts on all its phones, you've probably missed quite a few of them as well. But don't worry, as Samsung has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung to add premium subscription to Milk Music
Back in March, Samsung launched Milk Music, a music streaming service for selected devices in its lineup. As an introductory offer, Milk Music was offered for free, but Samsung had hinted that it would soon be introducing ads later on, and now, it looks those ads could be arriving very soon. Samsung has released an infographic that reveals that users […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
A third of Galaxy S5 upgraders came from an iPhone
Reports about the Galaxy S5 doing extremely well in its initial launch have been coming in thick and fast over the last few days, and now, a report from The Telegraph has revealed that existing iPhone owners could be a considerable force behind the high Galaxy S5 adoption rate. According to the report, which quotes data from CompareMyMobile, 38 […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 10 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S4 Active also getting KitKat update
Looks like this weekend is going to be an exciting one for owners of yet another Samsung device. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition started receiving the KitKat update yesterday, and it turns out that so has the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S4 Active in the U.S.. AT&T has announced that KitKat is now […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung and Amazon launch a custom Kindle e-book store for Galaxy devices
Samsung announced that it is collaborating with Amazon in launching a customized Kindle e-book store that will be exclusive to the Galaxy range of mobile devices and tablets. The service is debuting on the Galaxy S5 and is available on all Galaxy devices that run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above globally. Amazon’s Kindle […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Wi-Fi receiving Android 4.4 KitKat update
At long last, Samsung has begun pushing out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, the high-end tablet that was launched alongside the Galaxy Note 3 back in September last year. The update should include all the standard KitKat features and improvements – faster/smoother performance, white status bar icons, wireless […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Next Galaxy Note to feature a new form factor
In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Samsung’s senior VP for product strategy Yoon Han-kil mentioned that the manufacturer was working on a new Tizen handset that will launch later this quarter. In addition, he also mentioned that a smartwatch running Android Wear was in the works, and that it would be available sometime later this […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Could the Galaxy S Fitness be Samsung’s Android Wear smartwatch?
In an interview with Reuters, Samsung’s senior VP for product strategy Yoon Han-kil stated that the manufacturer intends to launch a smartwatch that runs Google’s Android Wear OS sometime this year. Yoon also stated that in addition to the smartwatch, Samsung would launch a high-end Tizen smartphone. Android Wear would be the fourth different operating […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
First Tizen smartphone to be released in second quarter of 2014
Well, after a couple of months of silence, talk about the first Tizen phone has surfaced again. According to Reuters, Yoon Han-kil, senior vice president of Samsung's product strategy team, has said that the first Tizen smartphone would be launching in the second quarter of this year, and that it would be a high-end model. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
UK retailer confirms Galaxy S5 sales twice that of Galaxy S4 on launch day
Well, if you thought the reports of the Galaxy S5 outselling its predecessor by a comfortable margin were far-fetched, then maybe a statement from an actual retailer confirming the same will be enough to make you believe that Samsung's newest flagship really is a massive hit. According to UK retailer Phones 4u, launch day sales […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5 gets shot by .50-caliber sniper rifle
What do you do when you have an arsenal of guns and an abundance of bank balance to buy new mobile devices whenever you wish at your disposal? Well, if you're Richard Ryan, you pick your favorite weapon and pit it against the latest gadget you possess. The YouTuber and marksman has taken to shooting new […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Samsung website offering insight into its products’ design now live
Samsung teased a new website to showcase its design philosophies and concepts back in March, and now, that website has gone live. The Korean manufacturer isn't exactly known for its design prowess, but the website aims to offer ‘product stories’ and ‘meaningful stories’ that go into detail about the designing process behind its many products, be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Ting is offering the Galaxy S5 for $597
The Galaxy S5 is available at all major carriers around the world, but an unlocked version will set you back at least $699. However, prepaid carrier Ting is offering the Galaxy S5 for just $597. Ting is a MVNO that utilises Sprint’s bandwidth. The carrier offers affordable plans for users that do not require too […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Samsung announces list of devices the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are compatible with
Samsung announced a comprehensive list of devices the Gear 2, gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are compatible with. One of the major drawbacks with last year’s Galaxy Gear was that the smartwatch only worked with the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, thereby limiting its customer base. This time around, Samsung […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
Download Booster hidden on Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5 models, can be activated
Verizon and AT&T variants of the Galaxy S5 were found to be missing the Download Booster feature – which combines Wi-Fi and LTE connections to increase download speeds of files larger than 30MB – that Samsung has been touting ever since it announced its latest flagship, but it looks the option was simply hidden from […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Report: Samsung expects to ship 35 million Galaxy S5s in three months
It was earlier reported that the Galaxy S5 has enjoyed strong sales on the first day of launch, selling almost 1.3 times more than its predecessor did on its debut. This has given analysts some hope about the new flagship's prospects in the market, and now company insiders suggest that Samsung is aiming to ship […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 years ago
Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanner can be easily hacked
Just three days after the launch of the Galaxy S5, it has been discovered the device’s fingerprint scanner suffers from the same issues that have plagued earlier implementations by Apple and others. A security research firm from Germany called SRLabs has successfully hacked the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S5 using a similar method that […]
- By Harish J.
- 10 years ago
